Sampson v. Cansler

These appeals are from an order denying a Rule 60 (b) (6), Ala. R. Civ. P., motion for relief from a default judgment. We reverse and remand.

On September 11, 1996, Neil Cansler was driving his farm tractor on Highway 5 in Franklin County when his tractor was struck from behind by a automobile driven by Terence Sampson. Mr. Cansler was thrown from the tractor, and he later died from injuries he suffered in the accident. Maud Cansler, administratrix of his estate, sued Terence Sampson and his father, Jesse Sampson, who had cosigned a note with Terence for Terence to finance the purchase of the…